Phenylbutazone vs Methylprednisolone acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methylprednisolone acetate was dispensed 64,075.0× as often as Phenylbutazone in April 2025 — 64,075 items versus 1 in England.
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Phenylbutazone · April 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
64,075items
Methylprednisolone acetate · April 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Phenylbutazone versus Methylprednisolone acetate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Phenylbutazone · ╌ Methylprednisolone acetate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2025
| Measure | Phenylbutazone | Methylprednisolone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2025 | 1 | 64,075 |
| Items, last 12 months | 57 | 731,783 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2025 | £7 | £318,320 |
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